Overview
- Rex Heuermann, accused of murdering seven women over two decades, appeared in court as his defense team contests DNA evidence and trial structure.
- The defense argues that the DNA analysis technique, whole genome sequencing, is not yet widely accepted in New York courts and should be excluded.
- Prosecutors maintain that the method is scientifically reliable and has linked hairs from six crime scenes to Heuermann or individuals in his household.
- Heuermann's lawyers are also requesting separate trials for three of the murders, citing concerns about potential jury bias if all charges are tried together.
- The court has set a March 12 deadline for the defense to respond to the prosecution's opposition to these motions, with pretrial hearings to follow.